Marsel
Marsel Vintage Oriental Runner Rug
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Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Anatolia, Turkey
Dimensions: 3'2" x 9'4" (98 cm x 285 cm)
Marsel has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Product Type:
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Naturally Aged
Vintage, handwoven rugs from Turkey and Morocco, selected for their color and design and preserved as-is.
Age:
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Vintage
Typically between 20-100 years old
Main Color:
- Red
Color Palette:
- Crimson Red
A strong red, inclining to purple
- Navy
A deep true navy
- Taupe
A medium-to-dark brown-gray
- Cream
A warm off-white
- Tan
A pale brown
Product Details
- One-of-a-kind new rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool pile on cotton foundation
- Dimensions: 3'2" x 9'4" (98 cm x 285 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: crimson red, navy, taupe, cream, tan
- This rug displays slight rippling at the borders due to its handwoven nature; we ensure that the rug meets all standards for quality and this does not detract from its overall aesthetic
Curator's Notes
- A series of repeating medallions fill out the field in balanced, ornamental details
- This repeating octagonal pattern comes from Bokhara (modern-day Uzbekistan), a historic stop along the Silk Road trade route
- A larger border is flanked by two smaller borders
Anatolia makes up the majority of modern-day Turkey. Rugs from this region are defined by their tribal and geometric designs—with plenty of symbols reflecting life from traditional households.
Material DetailsWool is the most widely used fiber in Turkish rug design. Not only is it plentiful in supply, it’s durable, long-lasting, and soft—so it’s super comfy to walk and relax on. This wool pile is knotted onto a cotton foundation, another popular choice in rug design. The cotton used is rigid, strong, and provides a sturdy foundation that’s designed to last a lifetime—or ten.